Screenplay data
A mysterious, calm, and insightful man named Mumford arrives in a small town and establishes himself as a psychologist, quickly gaining a diverse clientele including a pharmacist with a rich fantasy life, a compulsive shopper, a socially awkward tech entrepreneur, and a teenager with chronic fatigue syndrome. Mumford's unconventional methods and genuine care for his patients begin to yield positive results, much to the chagrin of established local psychiatrists, Dr. Ernest Delbanco and Phyllis Sheeler, who are pressured by an arrogant lawyer, Lionel Dillard, to investigate Mumford's credentials. As Mumford helps his patients navigate their personal struggles, he develops a close friendship with Lily, the local café proprietor, and Skip Skipperton, to whom he eventually reveals his true identity and past as a former IRS agent who fabricated his credentials after a personal tragedy and drug addiction. Mumford's past is exposed on a television show, leading to his arrest and a court appearance where he is sentenced to jail time, with many of his grateful former patients attending to support him. As Mumford is driven away to prison, he begins a therapy session with the correctional officer, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to helping others, even in his own time of crisis.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A mysterious newcomer, Mumford, arrives in a small town posing as a therapist.
Open full beat sheetMumford is listed as Psychologist. A mysterious, calm, and insightful man who poses as a psychologist. In the parsed data, Mumford is connected to 105 scenes, 287 dialogue lines, 301 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
105 scenes / 287 dialogue linesSkip Skipperton is listed as Tech Entrepreneur. A young, wealthy man who owns Panda Modem; lonely and socially awkward. In the parsed data, Skip Skipperton is connected to 23 scenes, 92 dialogue lines, 92 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
23 scenes / 92 dialogue linesSofie Cook is listed as Patient. A young woman suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome. In the parsed data, Sofie Cook is connected to 14 scenes, 62 dialogue lines, 62 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
14 scenes / 62 dialogue linesHenry Follett is listed as Pharmacist. A mild-looking man with a receding hairline and a rich fantasy life. In the parsed data, Henry Follett is connected to 12 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
12 scenes / 38 dialogue linesLily is listed as Caf Proprietor. A woman around forty who runs the local caf. In the parsed data, Lily is connected to 8 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
8 scenes / 12 dialogue linesDr. Ernest Delbanco is listed as Psychiatrist. A middle-aged psychiatrist with vanity hair. In the parsed data, Dr. Ernest Delbanco is connected to 8 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
8 scenes / 11 dialogue linesLionel Dillard is listed as Lawyer. An arrogant criminal lawyer with a superiority complex. In the parsed data, Lionel Dillard is connected to 8 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
8 scenes / 11 dialogue linesMartin Brockett is listed as Althea's Son. A sixteen-year-old boy who is protective of his mother. In the parsed data, Martin Brockett is connected to 7 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
7 scenes / 22 dialogue linesNessa Watkins is listed as Patient. An overweight, teenage girl who fidgets and struggles with self-image. In the parsed data, Nessa Watkins is connected to 7 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
7 scenes / 9 dialogue linesAlthea Brockett is listed as Patient. A woman in her forties who compulsively orders from catalogues. In the parsed data, Althea Brockett is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesPhyllis Sheeler is listed as Psychologist. A psychologist in her thirties. In the parsed data, Phyllis Sheeler is connected to 5 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
5 scenes / 7 dialogue linesMrs. Cook is listed as Sofie's Mother. A sour, skeptical woman. In the parsed data, Mrs. Cook is connected to 4 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
4 scenes / 26 dialogue linesJeremy Brockett is listed as Althea's Husband. A wealthy, stylish investment banker. In the parsed data, Jeremy Brockett is connected to 2 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
2 scenes / 17 dialogue linesKatie Brockett is listed as Althea's Daughter. A thirteen-year-old girl. In the parsed data, Katie Brockett is connected to 2 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
2 scenes / 4 dialogue linesA newcomer arrives in a small town via freight truck and begins looking for a place to stay.
Mumford, Henry FollettThe newcomer approaches a boarding house and meets the landlady.
MumfordThe landlady shows the newcomer to a room.
MumfordMumford ends a session with his patient, Henry Follett.
Mumford, Henry FollettMumford visits Lily's café and discusses his patients.
Mumford, Lily, Skip Skipperton, Lionel DillardMumford meets with Nessa Watkins.
Mumford, Nessa WatkinsMumford hikes to a lookout point and observes the town.
MumfordMumford meets Skip Skipperton at a tavern.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonMumford has a difficult session with Lionel Dillard.
Mumford, Lionel Dillard, Althea BrockettMumford meets with Althea Brockett.
Mumford, Althea BrockettMumford returns home.
Mumford, LilyMumford watches television.
MumfordMumford returns home and watches Unsolved Mysteries while unloading groceries.
MumfordMr. Cook asks Mumford to help his daughter, Sofie, who suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Mumford, Henry FollettLionel confronts Mumford about his ladder and his professional presence in town.
Mumford, Lionel DillardLionel tries to convince Delbanco and Sheeler to protect their turf against Mumford.
Lionel Dillard, Dr. Ernest Delbanco, Phyllis SheelerLionel leaves, and Delbanco checks to ensure he is gone.
Lionel Dillard, Dr. Ernest DelbancoDelbanco and Sheeler discuss Lionel's concerns.
Dr. Ernest Delbanco, Phyllis SheelerMumford and Skip play baseball and discuss loneliness and Henry Follett.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonNessa leaves, and Mumford meets Sofie Cook for the first time.
Mumford, Henry Follett, Nessa Watkins, Sofie CookMumford consults with Sofie about her condition.
Mumford, Sofie CookMumford arrives at the Brockett house.
MumfordAlthea shows Mumford through the house filled with boxes.
Mumford, Althea BrockettMumford meets Katie and sees the extent of Althea's shopping.
Mumford, Althea Brockett, Katie BrockettMartin confronts Mumford, followed by Jeremy's arrival.
Mumford, Jeremy Brockett, Martin Brockett, Katie BrockettJeremy and Mumford smoke and discuss Althea.
Mumford, Jeremy BrockettMartin drives Mumford back to town.
Mumford, Martin BrockettMartin drives Mumford back to town and discusses Nessa Watkins and his stepfather.
Mumford, Martin BrockettMumford arrives home and talks with Lily while she walks her dog.
Mumford, Lily, Martin BrockettMumford researches Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on his computer.
MumfordMumford meets Sofie's mother, Mrs. Cook.
Mumford, Sofie Cook, Mrs. CookMumford and Sofie walk and discuss her family and treatment.
Mumford, Sofie CookMumford and Sofie discuss her symptoms.
Mumford, Sofie CookMumford continues to track Sofie's symptoms.
Mumford, Sofie CookMumford leads Sofie through light exercise.
Mumford, Sofie CookFollett experiences a vivid, black-and-white fantasy.
Mumford, Henry FollettMumford challenges Follett regarding his fantasy life.
Mumford, Henry FollettMumford meets Skip on the trail.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonSkip reveals his secret to Mumford.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonMumford and Skip drink beer and discuss Mumford's past.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonFlashback to Mumford's childhood home.
Flashback inside the home.
Mumford recalls his childhood home and his parents' unhappy marriage.
MumfordMumford recalls his academic success and the resulting distrust from his peers.
MumfordMumford recalls a violent football game.
MumfordMumford recalls his teenage years and drug use.
MumfordMumford graduates high school.
MumfordMumford meets his new roommate.
MumfordMumford parties with students.
MumfordMumford engages in self-destructive behavior.
MumfordMumford struggles with his studies due to drug use.
MumfordMumford uses drugs while working a menial job.
MumfordMumford works a garbage job.
MumfordMumford uses cocaine at work.
MumfordMumford tells Skip about his past jobs and his lack of interest in alcohol.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonMumford recalls how people would confide in him.
MumfordMumford has a vision while working as a pest controller.
MumfordMumford starts working for the IRS.
MumfordMumford plays basketball with his supervisor.
MumfordMumford uses cocaine.
MumfordMumford observes the IRS office environment.
MumfordMumford and Skip discuss Mumford's past as an IRS investigator.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonMumford and Gregory spy on a dry cleaning business.
MumfordMumford helps a drunk Gregory home and meets his wife, Candy.
MumfordMumford and Skip discuss Mumford's affair with Candy.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonCandy leaves Mumford.
MumfordMumford and Gregory spy on a furniture factory.
MumfordMumford and his date dine with Gregory and Candy.
MumfordMumford and Gregory search the factory files.
MumfordMumford uses cocaine.
MumfordMumford and Candy are together.
MumfordGregory stares at Mumford.
MumfordMumford and Gregory visit an accountant.
MumfordGregory and McLure intimidate the accountant.
MumfordThe IRS meets with the Worrell family.
MumfordMumford and Gregory arrive to find a tragedy.
MumfordCandy leaves Gregory and Mumford.
MumfordMumford searches for drugs.
MumfordMumford looks for drugs in his medicine cabinet.
MumfordMumford tells Skip about his recovery.
Mumford, Skip SkippertonWhat none of us down at the Service knew was that Edmond Worrell had a story too... Worrell's was that he'd been fighting chronic depression for thirty years. Under the heat of the investigation, he fell off his medication. One Tuesday morning, he went down to the factory early, wrote his family a letter, then used the 9mm automatic they kept there to kill himself... The DM dropped the case that day and started proceedings to get rid of Gregory...
-- sorry everything's in such an uproar. Lots of big occasions coming up, and of course Christmas is only eight months away -- I don't know what's keeping Jeremy. You know he stays in the city three nights a week -- I guess I explained that... I know Katie's here, but I'm not so sure about Martin... I'm making dinner myself tonight, so I'll have to leave you, I'm afraid...
Hey! I agree with you that you don't know what you're talking about. That's what I've been saying all along. And I can guarantee you that looking at the Lost Ark or whatever you got in here is not going to mean diddly to me... but if you think I'm going to let you walk out of here without seeing what's in this box, you don't know much about Henry A. Follett.
No gentleman caller, Doc. Not that I care. I've had it with men. They're so fascinated by their own crap. Took me four years to get the last one out. Almost turned me into a dyke... These days my idea of a hot date is a long shower by myself before bed. Now that feels good. And you don't have to do all that... listening.
Oh, lord. It's almost too exhausting to tell you... about my exhaustion. I didn't really want to come. I'm not hopeful right now. But I couldn't take the look on my dad's face. He's a truly kind person, which is pretty extraordinary if you knew the story. He's the opposite of me, I guess -- all stamina and resolve.
...pizza delivery, pipe fitting, pest control... lots of jobs that started with the letter "p". For some reason, I kept losing these jobs. The only mind-altering substance I never had a problem with was alcohol. I never got drunk. I didn't like the feeling. But really, when you're as fucked up as I was... big deal.
Cuddledown... Linen & Lace... Scully & Scully... Smith & Hawken... Plow & Hearth... Museum of Modern Art... Smithsonian Museum... J. Crew... Wolferman's... Hold Everything... Nieman Marcus... Coldwater Creek... Garnett Hill... Norm Thompson... Victoria's Secret... Sharper Image... Hammacher Schlemmer...
Did you know that every species of mammal has found some way to drug, inebriate, or anestnetize itself? Even if it's just banging its head against a rock. Seems to be some natural urge... to get away for a while. I've had it for as long as I can remember. The first place I wanted out of was home...
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